Our Experts

We are Your Place in Space!

The Planetary Society, an independent, non-governmental organization, is your place in space to go for expert sources regarding all aspects of planetary exploration, space policy, and the search for extraterrestrial life.

We share the voices of not only CEO Bill Nye, but also members of our own staff, our Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and our guest experts and friends who hold prominent positions within the space community.

If you are interested in arranging interviews with our experts contact us at 626-793-5100 or via email at [email protected].

Meet Our Experts

Our volunteer Board of Directors is responsible for governing and setting The Planetary Society's policies and future directions. They are all leaders, chosen for their passion about and knowledge of space exploration.

Planetary Radio host and producer Mat Kaplan combines a more than 40-year history in broadcasting with his even longer-lived passion for space exploration to create our radio and podcast series. It’s his great good fortune to have weekly conversations with the scientists and engineers, astronauts and advocates who are leading humankind’s expansion into the final frontier. He also provides key technical support for our Planetfest celebrations and other major events, and helps share the mission of the Society with diverse audiences around the world.